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Can this be done? Upgrades? Hello new here to forum and trailering. we were given a 1999 27 foot fleetwood terry, the unladen weight is 7,455 and the GVWR is 9300. My truck: 2005 Ram Quad cab 4WD 1500 with 5.7 HEMI and 3.92 gears., GTWR 8600 and GCWR 14,000 curb weight 5233. Can i tow this if i make a few mods
2005 RAM 1500Qud Cab, Thunder Road Pkg, 5.7 HEMI, 3.92 GEARS, SUPERCHIPS 3815, LT 305/55/20 NITTO TERRAGRAPPLERS, ACESS TONEAU, EXES HID (FOG & HEAD) |
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"Jay" President, South Carolina Chapter HTC.com Engine Specialist  |
 2003, Std. SWB, SLT, 20", 4:56 gear, AFE CAI, Superchip, 6.1 cam, 6.1 heads, Manley springs, retainers, pushrods, Edelbrock Hedders, 195 T-Stat, 8.2 Taylor, AEM, Power Wire, ARC-1,Amsoil Everything, and more. Veni Vidi Vici HTC.com Titan Killer Club                |
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I just got off the phone with the dealership and a local RV sales/install center. I gave them the above numbers, and they both said the 1500 would do it, also that I should look into a brake controller and air bags to go with my trailer pkg I have. I know that a 2500 and above would do much better, but i'll only pull this once to twice a year. A big smile was on my husbands face when I told him we might need to get a 2500, we'll make due for now.
2005 RAM 1500Qud Cab, Thunder Road Pkg, 5.7 HEMI, 3.92 GEARS, SUPERCHIPS 3815, LT 305/55/20 NITTO TERRAGRAPPLERS, ACESS TONEAU, EXES HID (FOG & HEAD) |
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"Mark" Forum Manager Former Hemi truck owner  |
Welcome aboard MISCHIEF - we're glad you found us! Yes - you will definitely want to install an electric brake controller. Instead of air bags ($$) you might want to look into Super Springs from MrTruck.com
______________________________________________________________________________ HTC.com web site HTC.com store HTC.com calendar HTC.com National map 2003 Hemi Ram - Supercharged. 520 HP, 14 mpg... traded in for a 2006 SRT8 Grand Cherokee - bone stock. 420 HP, 16 mpg... traded in for a 2007 BMW 335i - twin turbo. 325 HP, 33 mpg       |
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"Jason" |
You have the same post going on over at DT.com
2006 1500 QC TRX4 Offroad edition, factory tow package with 3.92's My mods are located on or in my truck,.. I have come to the conclusion they work better there than posted on here. Zeitgeist:Addendum  |
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Thanks for the info i was just getting more than one opinion thats all being that the stories are different. I will go back to the dealer and tell him about what you guys explained to me. im sure that im not the only one the dealer is saying, it can be done, when it cant safely.If you guys are doing it everyday, its from experience and no dealer can get that out of a book! I think Ill tarp it and deal with this when i have more time and money. thank you for all you input.
This message has been edited. Last edited by: MISCHIEF, 2005 RAM 1500Qud Cab, Thunder Road Pkg, 5.7 HEMI, 3.92 GEARS, SUPERCHIPS 3815, LT 305/55/20 NITTO TERRAGRAPPLERS, ACESS TONEAU, EXES HID (FOG & HEAD) |
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It can be done but as said above getting it going is only half the battle. I used to pull a 28' Fifth wheel ~7500# with my 05 Hemi. It pulled great and stopped ok... I had lots of power to spare. However, "quick" stopping could be a problem with that much weight. If you do pull it I would recommend getting gauges (Trans, Eng Oil, diff temp). I am not pulling it with a 2500 Cummins. I would also recommend the air bags (firestone). I loved them and will have a set in ALL my trucks.
-Damon 05 Big Horn QC SB 4x2 Superchips AirAid CAI NGK Plugs 2.5" Front Lift Firestone AirBags SuperSprings |
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I don't know if any one else answered it but you definately will need a brake controller.
You will probably want differant mirrors to. 2007 4X4 Quadcab Detonator Yellow Sport Hemi of coarse,rhino lined,EZ down,nerf bars,driving lights |
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Definitely need electric brake controller and test the trailer brakes !!!! I like the air bags as you can adjust them.
06 1500 mega cab, 4x2 Brilliant black with bright silver lower, Trailer tow package, 4.10 anti-spin, Dodge under rail bed liner, Dodge Fiber glass bed cover, Putco chrome door and tail gate handle covers, Putco chrome mirrors covers and Dodge chrome grill, Dodge chromed alm step bars, Bed extender, Remote start Alarm, G.P.S., Ride-right rear bags, Line of fire L.E.D. tail light bar, Dodge front and rear mud flaps, Dolphin wireless sonar step, VR3 wireless color back-up camera, Bully tail light covers, Bully led 3 rd brake light. Mopar CAI, Magnaflow SS and a Lead sled 16.9@82     |
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I'll bet you're going to be over on your payload weight when you figure out your pin weight and all passengers,fuel etc etc etc. That is usually where 1/2 tons fall short in regards to towing 5vers.
'06 Ram 2500 QC Sport 4x4-Mineral Gray-Husky FloorLiner & MudGuards-Carr SuperHoops & HoopIIs-AT3030 w/AT Resonator & Tip-Volant CAI-3 Chime Train Horn-SC 3815-Rhino Liner |
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I pulled a 4 horse gooseneck trailer with a full dressing room for years on the old 1500 ram with no mods other than air overloads and a trailer brake. It wasn't perfect but worked until I could get my new Hemi powered ride
 But even on the new truck I have Timbren SES overloads and a brake controller. *********************** 2008 Ram 4X4 SXT Timbren SES kit 28" Dynomax Thrush Glasspack  |
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